1983 AM GENERAL DJ5M Recall
- Campaign:
- 83V114000 on 12/06/1983
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1983 - 09/30/1983
- Affected:
- 2,545
- Defect:
- A collision could result in a fuel line being pinched between the fuel pump inlet and the electrical diagnostic unit mounting bracket. this could cause a fuel leak which is a failure to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
- Correction:
- The mounting bracket of the electrical diagnostic unit will be repositioned to increase clearance around the fuel line. new bracket kits will be supplied by manufacturer for installation on fleet owned vehicles.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: light trucks (postal delivery vehicles).system: fuel system; fuel line.consequences of defect: fuel leakage following an accident could lead to a fireand result in personal injury.
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